HS Code for Vegetable feed

Vegetable materials and waste used for animal feeding are classified under HS code 2308.00. This heading is a residual category within Chapter 23, which covers residues and waste from the food industries and prepared animal fodder. According to GRI 1, 2308.00 applies to vegetable materials, waste, residues, and by-products, whether or not in the form of pellets, provided they are of a kind used in animal feeding and are not specified or included in any other heading. The classification depends on the material being a byproduct of a primary process (like fruit juice extraction or vegetable processing) and its suitability for livestock consumption. It excludes products that have been processed to the point of being "prepared animal fodder," which are classified under 2309. The materials in 2308.00 are generally raw or minimally processed residues that retain their vegetable character but are no longer suitable for human consumption.

Products Included

• Dried beet pulp
• Maize stalks and leaves
• Fruit pomace and marc (e.g., grape or apple)
• Acorn and horse-chestnut waste
• Vegetable peelings and trimmings for fodder
• Cereal straw residues

Common Misclassification

The most common misclassification for vegetable feed is HS code 2309.90, which covers "preparations of a kind used in animal feeding." The distinction is that 2309 involves a mixture of ingredients or a product that has been significantly processed to create a complete or complementary feed, whereas 2308.00 is for simple residues or waste. Another error is classifying these materials under Chapter 7 (vegetables) or Chapter 12 (oil seeds and oleaginous fruits). For example, swedes and mangolds are specifically classified under 1214.90, and their presence in 2308.00 would be incorrect. Similarly, if the waste is intended for use as fertilizer rather than feed, it might fall under 3101.00.

FAQ

What is the HS code for vegetable feed?

The HS code for vegetable materials, waste, and residues used in animal feeding, not elsewhere specified, is 2308.00.

Does 2308.00 include pet food?

No, pet food is generally a prepared product containing multiple ingredients and is classified under HS code 2309.10 (for dog or cat food put up for retail sale) or 2309.90.